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djking01 · 4 November 2018, 12:26 AM

Hello All! Long time lurker, this may be my first thread. I did search around and couldn’t find what I was looking for. If I missed the thread I should have found I apologize, feel free to just link it.

I have my dad’s old 16613 from approx 1992. Tritium dials and hands that no longer glow. I love the watch, it’s my most prized possession. I’ve gone on to buy a few of my own but this one will always be special. However, wearing the watch is a pain compared to my other modern Rolexi that still glow. I hate having the watch be quasi-nonfunctional at night. So I want to replace the dial and hands. Knowing it’s approaching vintage (I’ll never, ever sell it), and as my father passed away I don’t want to lose the face and hands to the RSC when they ship back with the new kit. The watch could probably use a service, too, as it’s been 10ish years. Still runs at +4 or +7 so I don’t want to break what isn’t broken unless it’s necessary.

Can anyone post or send me a DM with a person who could replace the dial hands and maybe bezel, while keeping the old? I’ll just store that stuff in the box. I’m in Pittsburgh, PA but have no problem shipping if that’s easiest.

Thank you in advance for your help!

Best,
Dan

djking01 · 12 November 2018, 03:47 AM

Bumping to the top, hoping for some help. Thanks all!

Divingdeep87 · 12 November 2018, 04:20 AM

Try find a small AD and ask if they wan’t to change the dial for a new one and you could keep the old one.

Tools · 12 November 2018, 04:29 AM

There is a Rolex RSC located with the Rolex Technicum in Lititz, PA. Give them a call.

Brazicano · 12 November 2018, 05:56 AM

Dial and bezels are exchange items only. So...limits your options on that

RJRJRJ · 12 November 2018, 05:59 AM

Give LA Watchworks a call.

djking01 · 16 November 2018, 06:54 AM

Thanks all for the feedback. I’ll reach out to the above. Regarding “exchange items only” does that mean they would only replace the face by getting the old one back?

Finslayer83 · 16 November 2018, 07:04 AM

Call Rik

Ferdelious · 16 November 2018, 07:15 AM

Rik Dietel at Time Care Inc., Google him. He's serviced a few of my watches with great results.

djking01 · 17 November 2018, 07:22 AM

Just spoke to Rik, seems like a good option. He would re-lume the existing face and hands. Anything I should be concerned with going that route?

Brenngun · 17 November 2018, 07:32 AM

Nothing to worry about at all. Your working with a pro. He'll do it right.

4 November 2018, 12:26 AM	#1
djking01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 10	Independent Certified w/ Parts Account for heirloom Hello All! Long time lurker, this may be my first thread. I did search around and couldn’t find what I was looking for. If I missed the thread I should have found I apologize, feel free to just link it. I have my dad’s old 16613 from approx 1992. Tritium dials and hands that no longer glow. I love the watch, it’s my most prized possession. I’ve gone on to buy a few of my own but this one will always be special. However, wearing the watch is a pain compared to my other modern Rolexi that still glow. I hate having the watch be quasi-nonfunctional at night. So I want to replace the dial and hands. Knowing it’s approaching vintage (I’ll never, ever sell it), and as my father passed away I don’t want to lose the face and hands to the RSC when they ship back with the new kit. The watch could probably use a service, too, as it’s been 10ish years. Still runs at +4 or +7 so I don’t want to break what isn’t broken unless it’s necessary. Can anyone post or send me a DM with a person who could replace the dial hands and maybe bezel, while keeping the old? I’ll just store that stuff in the box. I’m in Pittsburgh, PA but have no problem shipping if that’s easiest. Thank you in advance for your help! Best, Dan

12 November 2018, 04:29 AM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,044	There is a Rolex RSC located with the Rolex Technicum in Lititz, PA. Give them a call. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

16 November 2018, 07:15 AM	#9
Ferdelious 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Matt Location: Tampa, FL Watch: Hulk/SD4K/SeaQ/P39 Posts: 3,178	Rik Dietel at Time Care Inc., Google him. He's serviced a few of my watches with great results. __________________ Why is it, "A penny for your thoughts," but, "you have to put your two cents in?" Somebody's making a penny.

17 November 2018, 07:22 AM	#10
djking01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 10	Just spoke to Rik, seems like a good option. He would re-lume the existing face and hands. Anything I should be concerned with going that route? Last edited by djking01; 17 November 2018 at 07:22 AM.. Reason: Typo

17 November 2018, 07:32 AM	#11
Brenngun 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: Smokin' Heaven Watch: Rolex & Tudor Posts: 3,822	Nothing to worry about at all. Your working with a pro. He'll do it right. __________________ Simple solutions solve complexed problems more often than complexed solutions solve simple problems!

12 November 2018, 03:47 AM	#2
djking01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 10	Bumping to the top, hoping for some help. Thanks all!

12 November 2018, 04:20 AM	#3
Divingdeep87 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 768	Try find a small AD and ask if they wan’t to change the dial for a new one and you could keep the old one.

12 November 2018, 05:56 AM	#5
Brazicano "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Georgia Watch: 126710blnr Posts: 108	Dial and bezels are exchange items only. So...limits your options on that

12 November 2018, 05:59 AM	#6
RJRJRJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,496	Give LA Watchworks a call.

16 November 2018, 06:54 AM	#7
djking01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 10	Thanks all for the feedback. I’ll reach out to the above. Regarding “exchange items only” does that mean they would only replace the face by getting the old one back?

16 November 2018, 07:04 AM	#8
Finslayer83 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Tennessee Watch: DW-5600 Posts: 1,584	Call Rik

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